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Hong Kong · Study

Student Visa

Processing
About 4-6 weeks
Cost
From HK$600
Validity
Matches the program duration

Entry for full-time study at a Hong Kong university or other approved institution, sponsored by the institution.

Requirements

  • Admission to a full-time program at an approved institution
  • Financial means to cover tuition and living costs without public assistance
  • Local sponsor (normally the institution)
  • Genuine intention to study

Time and cost

Processing time
About 4-6 weeks
Validity
Matches the program duration, typically issued year by year
Cost

From HK$600

Required

  • Visa fee: HK$600 for up to 180 days or HK$1,300 for over 180 days
Path to residency
Study years count toward the 7-year right-of-abode clock if ordinarily resident

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Copy of bio-data page

  • Admission letter

    From the Hong Kong institution

  • Application form ID 995A

    With institutional sponsorship section

  • Financial proof

    Bank statements or scholarship award

  • Accommodation details (if it applies)

    Hall offer or tenancy

Tips

  • Universities usually submit the application; follow the institution’s timeline
  • Full-time degree students can take part-time on-campus work and approved internships
  • Graduates of local institutions can stay via the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (24 months, no job offer needed)